New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s office just blasted out this video featuring the Garden State gov’s push for ethics reform. I have to say the line of the day comes from the press release (perhaps some extra-dry humor here?): “It might surprise you tha…
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s office just blasted out this video featuring the Garden State gov’s push for ethics reform. I have to say the line of the day comes from the press release (perhaps some extra-dry humor here?): “It might surprise you tha…
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s office just blasted out this video featuring the Garden State gov’s push for ethics reform. I have to say the line of the day comes from the press release (perhaps some extra-dry humor here?): “It might surprise you tha…
More »

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s office just blasted out this video featuring the Garden State gov’s push for ethics reform. I have to say the line of the day comes from the press release (perhaps some extra-dry humor here?): “It might surprise you tha…
More »

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s office just blasted out this video featuring the Garden State gov’s push for ethics reform. I have to say the line of the day comes from the press release (perhaps some extra-dry humor here?): “It might surprise you tha…
More »

After Quinnipiac University released the latest in a long line of polls that essentially show that New Yorkers are pretty evenly split on the issue of hydrofracking and natural-gas drilling, the gas industry and environmental groups each put their own spin on the numbers. The poll showed 45 percent of New York voters support hydrofracking, […]
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Advocates who are pushing NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn to bring a paid sick days bill up for a vote are employing a little bit of Hollywood magic to boost their cause – perhaps trying to scare her into acting? The coalition Family Values @ Work produced a Web video based on the new hit
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YONKERS — Carmen Gomez Goldberg expects a special gift when she celebrates her birthday tonight: an endorsement from former Gov. George Pataki. Pataki will give his nod to the GOP candidate for the 17th District county Legislature seat at her birthday-themed campaign fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. at Zuppa’s Restaurant and Lounge at 59 […]
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President Obama better hope for some change in voters’ hearts before November 2012, if the new McClatchy-Marist Poll is any indication.
Our Kara Bloomgarden-Smoke reports:
The poll found 49% of registered voters say that they plan to vote against …
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President Obama better hope for some change in voters’ hearts before November 2012, if the new McClatchy-Marist Poll is any indication.
Our Kara Bloomgarden-Smoke reports:
The poll found 49% of registered voters say that they plan to vote against …
More »

President Obama better hope for some change in voters’ hearts before November 2012, if the new McClatchy-Marist Poll is any indication.
Our Kara Bloomgarden-Smoke reports:
The poll found 49% of registered voters say that they plan to vote against …
More »

President Obama better hope for some change in voters’ hearts before November 2012, if the new McClatchy-Marist Poll is any indication.
Our Kara Bloomgarden-Smoke reports:
The poll found 49% of registered voters say that they plan to vote against …
More »

Former Mayor Ed Koch lit into a panel debating the state redistricting plan today, calling their approach “fatally flawed” — and vowing to sue to stop it.
Our Frank Lombardi reports:
“I will be going into the court,” Koch said at a public hearing in…
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Former Mayor Ed Koch lit into a panel debating the state redistricting plan today, calling their approach “fatally flawed” — and vowing to sue to stop it.
Our Frank Lombardi reports:
“I will be going into the court,” Koch said at a public hearing in…
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Former Mayor Ed Koch lit into a panel debating the state redistricting plan today, calling their approach “fatally flawed” — and vowing to sue to stop it.
Our Frank Lombardi reports:
“I will be going into the court,” Koch said at a public hearing in…
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